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| Top Stories |  |  | | - SAMHSA: Depression rates triple among 12- to 15-year-olds
The incidence of depression increased threefold for girls ages 12 to 15 in the past year, according to a report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Researchers looked at the 2008-2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and found an average of 12% of 12- to 17-year-old girls have reported experiencing a major depressive episode. DoctorsLounge.com/HealthDay News (7/30)      | Pediatric Health Care | | | | - Federal report finds child sensor devices in cars unreliable
Devices designed to prevent caregivers from leaving children behind in hot vehicles in an effort to reduce heat stroke deaths are not reliable, according to a report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Since the devices have shown inconsistencies, the agency urged parents not to depend on technology alone to prevent such accidents. USA TODAY (7/30) - EMF exposure in pregnancy raises childhood obesity risk
Pregnant women exposed to electromagnetic fields from certain appliances were nearly 69% more likely to have a child who grew up to be overweight or obese, a study in Scientific Reports indicated. Data from a follow-up period of almost 11 years showed children born to mothers with low-to-medium EMF exposure had a 50% increased risk of obesity, while those whose mothers had high EMF exposure showed an 84% increase in obesity risk. MedicalDaily.com (7/28) | Trends & Technology | | | | - Organization launches case-management accreditation program
The National Committee for Quality Assurance's new case-management accreditation initiative focuses on care coordination, patient-centered approaches and outcomes. "Not only does [case-management accreditation] add value to existing quality improvement efforts, it also demonstrates an organization's commitment to the highest degree of improving the quality of their patients' care," said NCQA President Margaret O'Kane. Modern Physician (free registration) (7/30) | Health Policy & Regulations | | | | - Experts: Health care law will aggravate primary care shortage
The Affordable Care Act will deepen the primary care shortage, and there is little the government or the health care sector can do to address the problem, some experts warn. The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates that the U.S. will be short 62,900 providers in 2015, and that number is expected to increase more than twofold by 2025. More clinics and a greater reliance on team care and nurses can help, according to Dr. Mark D. Smith, leader of the nonprofit California HealthCare Foundation. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (7/28) | The Last Word - News from the AAP | | | | - Provide input on a USPSTF draft research plan
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has launched a new initiative to engage interested stakeholders and experts, allowing them to follow a specific topic from the beginning of the recommendation process to the end. The goal is to help ensure the Task Force is reviewing the right evidence, answering the correct questions and evaluating the most relevant studies. The first topic selected for this initiative is the prevention of dental caries in preschool children. A draft research plan has recently been released and is open to public comment until Aug. 7. Additional information can be found at the USPSTF website. - Free Tuesday! Pedialink course: Fostering Health - Evaluations of Children in Foster Care
Must register today – offer expires July 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT (You can complete the course later.) Increase your knowledge of the unique health needs of children and adolescents living with foster care families. Estimated time: 30 minutes and qualifies for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Register online. Use promo code: FT73112
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